As we approach the end of the year, it’s a critical time for families in Rochester to focus on Medicaid planning. Many families may not realize that failure to meet Medicaid planning deadlines can have serious consequences, including delays in receiving care or penalties on asset transfers. The key to ensuring that your family qualifies […]
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As the year progresses and the hustle and bustle of everyday life takes over, it can be easy to forget the importance of having a will that reflects your current circumstances. Many people think about updating their will only in the event of a life-altering situation, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a […]
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Malpractice claims against nurses working in assisted living communities and other long-term care settings have increased. Failures reported against nurses working in senior living and care are: Medication administration errors. Inadequate monitoring. Poor communication with residents, families, or other healthcare providers after a change in a resident’s condition, leading to injury or misunderstanding or errors in […]
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As autumn settles into Rochester, the landscape transforms with brilliant shades of red and orange, ushering in a season full of beauty and brisk temperatures. However, this transition also brings an increase in slip and fall accidents. The change in weather—from dry to wet, and the cool temperatures that follow—creates conditions that make slips, trips, […]
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Halloween is an exciting time in Rochester, New York. The city comes alive with creative costumes, vibrant decorations, and families trick-or-treating throughout neighborhoods. However, as the night unfolds, the excitement can quickly take a turn if you or someone you know gets injured. Halloween festivities often bring risks—whether it’s a fall on an uneven sidewalk, […]
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The plaintiff/tenant in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Louisiana case of Henderson v. Five Properties LLC, U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana requested a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act (“LEHOA”), specifically seeking a waiver of a $400 animal fee for her dog which was an Emotional […]
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Four local community organizations and four Buffalo residents filed an appeal of their lawsuit to compel the City of Buffalo to fully implement the Proactive Rental Inspections (“PRI”) Law. The PRI law, adopted in 2020, requires the inspection of 36,000 rental units to prevent lead-based paint hazards and other unsafe housing conditions, and requires landlords […]
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Losing a loved one is never easy, and among the many burdens grieving families must bear, the legal processes involved in settling an estate can be overwhelming. Probate—the legal process of administering a decedent’s estate—can be time-consuming, costly, and emotionally draining. However, for small estates in New York, there is a streamlined alternative called the […]
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New York same-sex couples have many issues to consider when separating – especially if their relationship started before marriage equality laws were enacted. Same-sex couples face many challenges in ending relationships and determining the division of property and child custody. There are over 1,000 benefits associated with being married that are not available to unmarried […]